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Ocean Pines, MD Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Serenity Turner

Things Ocean Pines needs to improve

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Ocean Pines sits at 65.2 per 100K. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What would you do?

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Arthur C.

Things that make Ocean Pines unique

OK so Crime rate is something to consider -Ocean Pines sits at 65.2 per 100K. With a population of 12,028, Ocean Pines is a small town. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Worth the trade-off...

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Arthur C.

Ocean Pines housing prices -when will it stop?

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $91,400, which feels pretty solid for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. Worth the trade-offs? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

2 replies 3 upvotes housing
Oliver Peterson

Things Ocean Pines needs to improve

OK so I've been here for 20 years and Homes are going for about $352,600 on average. Poverty rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $91,400 in Ocean Pines. Rent is about $1,923/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The cit...

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Kayden

Is Ocean Pines worth moving to in 2026?

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $1,923 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you ...

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Adrian W.

Working in Ocean Pines -salaries realistic?

Hey everyone, My partner and I are The median home value here is around $352,600, which seems about average. It's a a small town city with about 12,028 people. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,923 for rent here. With a population of 12,028, Ocean Pi...

7 replies 11 upvotes jobs
Kai L.

Moving from Denver to Ocean Pines next month

Hey everyone, What neighborhoods would you suggest? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Aaron M.

Best neighborhoods in Ocean Pines

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 9 years and Homes are going for about $352,600 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Ocean Pines sits at 65.2 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be...

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Kayden

Affordable areas near Ocean Pines?

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $1,923 for rent here. Household incomes average around $91,400 in Ocean Pines. It's a a small town city with about 12,028 people. The median home value here is around $352,600, which seems about average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. ...

1 replies 13 upvotes housing
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